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LM55 GHX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1900cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 110,982 miles on the clock, averaging 5,749 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for LM55 GHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,982
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,749

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,982 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,833
Average per year5,749
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM55 GHX 26k47k68k90k111k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,833 miles
PASS
Mileage106,149 miles
Since last MOT+2,927 miles
PASS
Mileage103,222 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage100,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,766 miles
PASS
Mileage95,562 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,528 miles
Since last MOT+11,650 miles
PASS
Mileage83,878 miles
Since last MOT+235 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,643 miles
Since last MOT+10,752 miles
PASS
Mileage72,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,891 miles
Since last MOT+8,315 miles
PASS
Mileage64,576 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,574 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage57,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage53,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,889 miles
PASS
Mileage48,286 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage43,430 miles
Since last MOT+5,613 miles
PASS
Mileage37,817 miles
Since last MOT+6,778 miles
PASS
Mileage31,039 miles
Since last MOT+5,337 miles
PASS
Mileage25,702 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 GHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LM55 GHX

What car is LM55 GHX?

LM55 GHX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM55 GHX?

The last recorded mileage for LM55 GHX was 110,982 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM55 GHX passed its MOT?

LM55 GHX has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2023.

Is LM55 GHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM55 GHX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LM55 GHX?

LM55 GHX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.